rock

/ɹɒk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: rocking

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A formation of minerals, specifically: — The naturally occurring aggregate of solid mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of the earth's crust.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tạo thành từ các khoáng sản là một phần quan trọng của vỏ trái đất

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Noun

Examples

The face of the cliff is solid rock.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A formation of minerals, specifically: — A mass of stone projecting out of the ground or water.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khối đá nhô ra từ mặt đất hoặc nước

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Noun

Examples

The ship crashed on the rocks.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To pelt with rocks; to stone.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ném đá hoặc đá vào

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Verb

Examples

Do you chaps mean to say you didn't make Rabbits-Eggs drunk and bribe him to rock King's rooms?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To move gently back and forth.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Di chuyển nhẹ nhàng tới lui

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Verb

Examples

Rock the baby to sleep.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “rock” mean?

A formation of minerals, specifically: — The naturally occurring aggregate of solid mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of the earth's crust.

Is “rock” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.